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Ready

ready by sunset sky

“Ready” is a dance track with a hopeful vibe, encouraging you to dream big and gear up for whatever comes your way.

Releases on Spotify Aug. 23

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This track flexes a few more production muscles. Annnnnd, exciting to me, bringing a song in under 2:30 (2:29 to be exact!) haha. Anyway you should go listen. It’s short, sweet, and if nothing else, a step further into that “wheatfield” style.

“Wheatfield?” you ask.

“Wheatfield.” I reply, in a warm, reassuring, & seemingly god-like tone.

Then I really lay it on.

“Those rolling hills i call home, carved from glaciers only 10,000 years ago and covered with life. Look over an endless field of wheat dancing in the wind! It’s free, wild and beautiful, it weaves and waves rhythmically and when the sunlight hits just right, you can hear the music.”

Silence (Awed, i’m sure)

Then,

“That, plus I literally make dance music in the middle of a wheat field.”

Profound, right?

Anyway, i like the idea of ‘wheatfield’ dance. it’s authentic, hopeful and straightforward. Just like the region.

Thank you for your support!

Ready Lyrics

are you ready

for the show

or are you ready to go (home?)

instead are you up for a change

are you ready to start again

i welcome in the sunshine

welcome in the dreams

welcome in the visions

a better you and me

are you

you ready to be seen

are you thinking we’ll be scared 

or are you dreaming that we dare

–are you

–are you ready for the scene

i welcome in the sunshine

welcome in the dreams

welcome in the visions

a better you and me

are you…

Like? Listen to Motion or Until Now

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Hold Me

Hold Me Sunset Sky

Hold Me is an electronic track inspired by a recent series. Won’t say which one, but the sound is very much in line with the mood it evoked but with an additional twist of upbeat honesty.

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Sunset Sky

Hold Me was difficult. Didn’t know where to take it or where it was going and then BAM! it happened. A few tracks of additional and very subtle percussion moved it along, and allowed the chorus to soar. I didn’t think this one would make it out of the gate, but here we are. For producers, side chain and vocal compression is a bit loose so be kind.

I really hope you enjoy.

Hold Me Lyrics

can you hold me

don’t belong here

felt this way my whole life

i only want to

feel connection

is there still any time

i’ve found a place that

we can lie down

we can call it our own

just want to be still

as you hold me

don’t want to be on my own

restful moment

in the shade tree

watching the skies above

hold me tightly 

as i leave here

never stop being in love

can you see it now

the clouds have no rain

watch the birds in flight

i finally feel no pain

can you hold me

don’t belong here

felt this way my whole life

see so clearly now

can you see the light

the sparrow on the ground

as we say goodbye

can you see it now

the clouds have no rain

watch the birds in flight

i finally feel no pain

can you see it now

the clouds have no rain

we’ll watch the birds in flight

i finally feel no pain

Also listen to The Bet and Midnight Calls

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The Bet

the bet sunset sky

The Bet is an indie dance track that leans a little more on the darker side and clocks in at an economical 2:47. Let’s get to it!

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The Bet – Sunset Sky

The Bet came together quick, with minimal production. For the producers out there, you will hear sidechain compression being used for the first time to distinguish the plucks, bass and kick. Overall, there didn’t need to be much added to it. With less going on, the simplicity feels cleaner than some other productions.

I hope you enjoy!

The Bet Lyrics

i meant to tell you

don’t mind it alone

what cards am i holding

as you look at your phone

now you say you’re calling

did you check out my tell

want to know if i’m folding

have you put down your bet

all i wanted 

all i needed

was to light a fire

this round is tiring

dealer called your name

want to raise the stakes again

but your hand has been played

all i wanted 

all i needed

was to light a fire

all i needed

all i wanted 

was tangled in my desire

thought i wanted 

thought i needed

promises from a liar

Also listen to Cold Outside and Midnight Calls

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Drowning

Drowning artwork Sunset Sky

Drowning is about as close to emo as Sunset Sky has ever been. If you are in a bad place right now, please do not listen.

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Drowning – Sunset Sky

Drowning sat in limbo for quite a while. Didn’t know what to do with it. When lyrics came, i just couldn’t finish it. It felt dark. Real, but dark.

It’s an interesting place to be as someone who doesn’t make music for a living. Artists are expected to share emotions as raw as possible. Many do not have to consider how work acquaintances might view it. I’m constantly torn between my professional life and creating music. What can I say. I think about it and really wish I didn’t.

I’v had instances where folks assumed I was writing about them specifically. That’s never the case. Although artists all know we base our art on observations, it’s usually a composite of a lot of different feelings, events, visuals, etc., not just one thing. If that makes sense, great. You are an artist.

I hope you enjoy Drowning. I had a hard time making it, and again, if you are having a hard time right now, best to leave it alone.

Drowning Lyrics

edging towards the water

step by step begin to see

undercurrent always beckoning

does it never seem to leave

bleak secrets of night whisper

fill your pockets full of sand

as you feel cold arms around you

as the darkness holds your hand

oh god im drowning 

oh god i’m hurting

so numb and hear the calling

been fighting demons for so long

there’s nothing here but desperation

why does sinking not feel wrong

oh god im drowning 

oh god i’m hurting

do you hear the calling

from sea to darkened sea

does anything really matter

does it matter at all to me

wait

what about the times we’ve had

what about the things we’ve shared

summer nights in our backyard

how in hell we got to here

oh the things that you have seen 

wont you share them all with me

running desert skies in sun

that’s another day to see

Also listen to Thank You and The Road

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Wake Up

Sunset Sky Wake Up

Wake Up! Haha. Seeing if you were paying attention. Wake Up is about your dreams, hopes, music and listening to them.

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Sunset Sky – Wake Up

Life can get stressful. An immediate escape is music and occasionally a dream. Sometimes dreams can have such an effect, when you wake up, you want to return to that world. At times, it is a completely different universe with endless opportunities to explore and many times your mind attempting to make sense — in a surreal environment — of whatever is on your mind. Then there are the dreams that are so lovely that when you wake up the real world and its problems seem… depressing. I guess the point is that music and dreams can represent hope and it’s important to acknowledge. Those worlds also seem to exist in a different dimension and to diminish them as imaginary would be a tragedy.

Wake Up – Lyrics

was it all a dream

where we had everything

or it’s another day

waking up to nothing

can imagine the night  

enveloped in azure lights

a diamond setting sun

and we want for nothing

clouds begin to spread

skies melt overhead

we’re where we need to be

and it’s finally happening

oh god let’s wakeup

oh it’s time to wake up

time to get up

all the dreams are killing me

was it all in my head

thinking our dreams were dead

visions with perspective

not waking up to nothing

oh it’s time to wake up

time to get up

all the dreams are killing me

oh when we wake up

don’t be afraid to reach for

all the dreams that we have seen

oh it’s time to wake up

time to get up

all these dreams are reality

Listen to October and listen to It’s Time + Thank You

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It’s Time

It's Time Image

It’s Time is another pretty good dance track. You should listen to it. Maybe even dance.

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Sunset Sky

Fun, short and danceable. Yay. A little bit of escapism for you. Go. Be free.

It’s Time Lyrics

feels so right to get it all outside

tried too hard to keep in all my life

past the t… to let it all come out

t… to give yourself the room to shout

-it’s time-

never meant to run away and hide

never meant to ignore other sides

now is the t… you’re coming out to play

can’t believe its going to start today

-it’s t…!- 

maybe its a second chance

to let it all go and dance

baby you’ve come so far 

-t… to let them know who you are

this is your second chance

to let it all go and dance

baby you’ve come so far 

-t… to tell them all who you are

Also listen to Dance and Thank You

On a slightly related note – have you ever visited on of those recipe blogs, only to have to sort through a life story’ worth of content before you can find the actual item you’re looking for? Blame it on Toast SEO or, just at SEO practices in general. It literally tells you that your page will not rank well if you don’t include at least 300 words! Which isn’t really true BTW. Not many folks visit the site regardless. (: But seriously, folks want to get right to the point and so do I, dear reader. That’s why I am writing a bunch of garbage at the END of this post. I really do hope you enjoy “It’s Time” but I am not egotistical enough to think you also really want to read a bunch of verbal filler before getting to it.

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Thank You

Thank You by Sunset Sky

Thank You is the latest dance track from Sunset Sky. It’s good. You should listen to it.

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This was a track that took a little time. I didn’t want to get too precious, but the mixing of voice and beat was essential to keeping the song’s drive. The message was cathartic as well. I hope you enjoy.

Thank You Lyrics

what you gonna do when it hits you

based a life on others views

what you gonna do when you see thru

all the lies that were fed to you

bowing down to a false regime

don’t tell me you’ll follow anything

thinking they want to let you in 

you’ll get keys to their kingdom

sorry

these old beliefs are all the same 

no one really has to take the blame

you don’t see they’re lying to you

they don’t have a fucking clue

wanting to tear each other apart

why do you think that really starts

to be so easy to manipulate

when will you see it’s all a mistake

so sorry

when everything falls apart do you know who you really are

what can you do what do you do where do you turn its hard

you’re making my own views so clear i choose love not hate

so i’ve got to thank you

know you really think that you are in

living out someone’s opinion 

when will it finally be the time 

to admit to swallowing all their lines

tell me you think they really care

don’t know if they’re really there

maybe it’s time to evaluate

why you’re giving into all this hate

when everything falls apart do you know who you really are

what can you do what do you do where do you turn its hard

you’re making my own views so clear i choose love not hate

so i’ve got to thank you

what do you really want to be

are you allowing you to see

the worlds wide open for you and me

can you tell me something 

i’ve got to thank you

Also listen to Time to Dance and Welcome to Your World

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City Light

City Light

City Light is a chill track that borders on deep house. Please enjoy while relaxing on a Sunday, well, actually any day. Sunday is just the day this is getting posted.

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City Light by Sunset Sky

City Light is the first chill track that stays that way all the way to the end of its three minutes. No, really. I couldn’t believe it myself. With the exception of Let It Rain, I usually start putting together a track and hear that kick drum calling. Minimizing it on this track was challenging – for me, anyway! I hope you enjoy. You might notice this track also gets a lot of elements rolling, but I think they fit and were placed appropriately in the audio spectrum. Decide for yourself.

City Light Lyrics

was it all a dream 

where one could see everything

a city in the night

dripping like fireflies

who do you want to be

can you really see

what could happen here

beyond the sunset sky

gazing far above

reach into the sun

filtered by the clouds 

not the only one

let go everything

flickers in dying light

horizon fades away

is it the last time

the city scene

plays across your face

only here this night

it’s the lights that play a game

the city lights

stream across your face

only here tonight

its a lonely game

Take it up a notch with Time To Dance and Everything

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Everything

Everything

Everything is a tad longer (3:44) than intended but still worth the ride. Take a listen:

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Sunset Sky – Everything

Everything almost didn’t happen. It was part of a series of songs that felt like they were going nowhere. I was wondering if writer’s block had set in, but as I circulated through a few songs to reset the ears, this one suddenly had a chorus. Not sure where it came from, but it made sense and the rest of the song began to click into place. I broke up the drums a bit and hope you enjoy the beat – as well as the breaks.

Everything – Lyrics

you are everything

every-thing to me

have you ever played the game

or has everything stayed the same

feel like every-thing you’ve ever done

is pouring fire on the sun 

have you ever felt the rain

step outside your window pane

let it soak through til it ends

offer the universe amends

i see…

can you chase the clouds away

light a fire to every-thing

burn it to the ground

today 

memories slowly fade away

like ashes in summer rain

every-thing can mend

this way

can you chase the clouds away

light a fire to every-thing

burn it to the ground

today 

memories slowly fade away

like ashes in summer rain

every-thing can mend

this way

the last pictures will remain

while sunset skies begin to grey

but yesterday was not

in vain 

you are every thing

every thing to me

Also listen to Time to Dance and Thinking About It

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Time to Dance

Time to Dance

Time to Dance pretty much says it all. Enjoy the latest dance single from Sunset Sky.

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Time to Dance – Sunset Sky

There’s not much to say about this one. The track came about with a little vocal experimentation and by setting one track off by two beats. It’s a tight fast melodic dance song with plenty of moving parts to keep your ear engaged. Enjoy. And Dance!

Time to Dance Lyrics

it’s not the whole story

it hasn’t been told

this place isn’t safe for you

if i may be so bold

beware the vampires lurking

under the moon

there are monsters out here

they’ll find you

when the world’s on fire

what can we do

try to put out all the flames or

spend last minutes with you

we’re dancing on the 

ashes of our lives

we’re dancing on the 

remnants of the lies

but i wanna dance

don’t you

always make time

won’t you

we’re dancing on the 

ashes of our lives

we’re dancing on the 

remnants of the lies

but i wanna dance

don’t you

always make time

won’t you

Also listen to 2AM and Put It Down – Synthpop